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What is the KP pay scale in 2026? Khyber Pakhtunkhwa notified new basic pay scales from 1 July 2026, through its Finance Department. The province adopted the same BPS-2026 chart as the federal government, with a fresh 7% Ad-hoc Relief Allowance on running basic pay. Unlike Punjab, KP also raised pensions by the full 7%, matching the federal increase. Here is the full BPS 1-22 chart, what changed, and where KP differs from the federal scales.
KP runs its own testing service, ETEA, and its job advertisements are among the most common on this site. Our pay scale chart 2026 guide covers the federal chart in detail, and our ETEA online apply guide explains how to apply for KP jobs; this guide is the KP version of the pay scale, with the provincial notification and the provincial differences.
KP Pay Scale 2026 at a Glance#
| What | Answer |
|---|---|
| Notified by | KP Finance Department, July 2026 |
| Effective from | 1 July 2026 |
| Pay scales | BPS-2026, same chart as federal |
| Ad-hoc Relief 2026 | 7% on running basic pay |
| Pension increase | 7% (same as federal) |
| Conveyance | Revised up 50% |
The Full KP Pay Scale Chart 2026 (BPS 1-22)#
KP adopted the same BPS-2026 chart as the federal government, grade for grade. Every figure below is the minimum (Stage 0), the annual increment, and the maximum of the grade, exactly as notified by the KP Finance Department.
| Grade | Minimum | Increment | Maximum | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPS-1 | Rs 16,280 | Rs 520 | Rs 31,880 | 30 |
| BPS-2 | Rs 16,600 | Rs 590 | Rs 34,300 | 30 |
| BPS-3 | Rs 17,130 | Rs 700 | Rs 38,130 | 30 |
| BPS-4 | Rs 17,650 | Rs 800 | Rs 41,650 | 30 |
| BPS-5 | Rs 18,300 | Rs 910 | Rs 45,600 | 30 |
| BPS-6 | Rs 18,930 | Rs 1,010 | Rs 49,230 | 30 |
| BPS-7 | Rs 19,590 | Rs 1,100 | Rs 52,590 | 30 |
| BPS-8 | Rs 20,290 | Rs 1,210 | Rs 56,590 | 30 |
| BPS-9 | Rs 20,990 | Rs 1,310 | Rs 60,290 | 30 |
| BPS-10 | Rs 21,680 | Rs 1,430 | Rs 64,580 | 30 |
| BPS-11 | Rs 22,410 | Rs 1,580 | Rs 69,810 | 30 |
| BPS-12 | Rs 23,750 | Rs 1,720 | Rs 75,350 | 30 |
| BPS-13 | Rs 25,420 | Rs 1,880 | Rs 81,820 | 30 |
| BPS-14 | Rs 27,060 | Rs 2,090 | Rs 89,760 | 30 |
| BPS-15 | Rs 28,730 | Rs 2,380 | Rs 100,130 | 30 |
| BPS-16 | Rs 33,720 | Rs 2,720 | Rs 115,320 | 30 |
| BPS-17 | Rs 54,140 | Rs 4,110 | Rs 136,340 | 20 |
| BPS-18 | Rs 68,330 | Rs 5,120 | Rs 170,730 | 20 |
| BPS-19 | Rs 105,510 | Rs 5,450 | Rs 214,510 | 20 |
| BPS-20 | Rs 123,090 | Rs 8,040 | Rs 235,650 | 14 |
| BPS-21 | Rs 136,680 | Rs 8,920 | Rs 261,560 | 14 |
| BPS-22 | Rs 146,770 | Rs 10,470 | Rs 293,350 | 14 |
The chart is the same for every KP government employee, from a BPS-1 Naib Qasid to a BPS-22 Chief Secretary. Your grade decides your row; your stage decides where you sit between the minimum and the maximum. The increment is added every year on 1 December, after at least six months’ service at a stage. At the maximum, the increment is still allowed beyond the scale as personal pay.
What Changed in 2026#
The old allowances of 2022 (15%) and 2025 (10%) were merged into basic pay and ceased from 1 July 2026. That merger is what created the new, higher basic pay figures in the chart above. They no longer appear as separate lines on a pay slip.
A fresh Ad-hoc Relief Allowance of 7% applies on the running basic pay. At BPS-11 Stage 0, that is Rs 1,569 a month. The allowance is subject to income tax. It is not pensionable. Contract and contingent paid staff were also brought into the 7% allowance, so the benefit extends beyond permanent employees.
Ad-hoc Relief Allowances 2023 and 2024 were NOT merged: they stay frozen on the 2022 base. ARA-2023 is 35% of the 2022 minimum for BPS-1 to 16 and 30% for BPS-17 to 22; ARA-2024 is 25% for BPS-1 to 16 and 20% for BPS-17 to 22. A new entrant gets them on a notional basis at the 2022 minimum.
Conveyance allowance rose by 50% from 1 July 2026, under Notification No.FD (SOSR-I) Conveyance Allowance/2026 dated 22 July 2026. BPS-1 to 4 now get Rs 2,677, BPS-5 to 10 get Rs 2,898, BPS-11 to 15 get Rs 4,284, and BPS-16 and above get Rs 7,500. It is fully taxable. The Special Conveyance Allowance for disabled employees rose from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 a month, in addition to the normal conveyance allowance.
The revised scales also apply to local government employees. The KP Local Council Board issued its own notification for officers and employees of the Local Council Board, the Capital Metropolitan Government Peshawar and all Tehsil Municipal Administrations, following the 22 July 2026 Finance Department letter. The KP Finance Department publishes the provincial notifications.
Where KP Differs From the Federal Scales#
Pension is where KP matches the federal government and Punjab does not: KP raised pensions by 7%. The budget proposed a 7% increase in salaries and pensions, and the notification carried it through. Punjab, by contrast, raised pensions by only 3.5%.
Conveyance for BPS-1 to 4 is Rs 2,677 in KP, not Rs 2,678 as in the federal and Punjab notifications. The difference is one rupee, from rounding the 50% increase on Rs 1,785. Every other conveyance rate is identical.
KP pays a House Requisition Allowance to secretariat staff, which the federal scale does not have. A separate Finance Department notification, effective 1 July 2026, gives the allowance to employees of the Civil Secretariat, the Chief Minister’s Secretariat and the Governor’s Secretariat, from Grade 3 to Grade 22: Rs 6,000 for Grades 3 to 6, Rs 9,000 for Grades 7 to 10, Rs 13,000 for Grades 11 to 13, Rs 16,000 for Grades 14 and 15, Rs 18,000 for Grade 16, Rs 21,000 for Grades 17 and 18, Rs 28,000 for Grade 19, Rs 35,000 for Grade 20, Rs 42,000 for Grade 21 and Rs 52,000 for Grade 22. It is a secretariat allowance only, not a general KP allowance.
The minimum wage in KP rose to Rs 45,000 a month, from Rs 40,000. The federal minimum wage is Rs 40,700. KP also proposed abolishing professional tax for those earning the minimum wage, and a complete professional tax exemption for employees in BPS-1 to 6, though that was proposed in the budget and has not been notified.
KP announced no new Disparity Reduction Allowance in 2026. The federal government added DRA-2026 at 15% of the basic pay as on 30 June 2022 for existing recipients. That federal allowance does not automatically apply to KP employees.
Worked Example: A KP BPS-11 Employee#
A new KP BPS-11 employee at Stage 0 grosses Rs 40,954 a month before house rent allowance. Basic pay Rs 22,410, conveyance Rs 4,284, medical Rs 1,500, ARA-2023 Rs 6,528, ARA-2024 Rs 4,663, ARA-2026 Rs 1,569. The arithmetic is identical to the federal figure, because KP adopted the same scales and the same allowances.
After deductions, net pay is about Rs 38,600 a month before HRA. GP Fund is 5% of the mean of the scale (Rs 46,110), which is Rs 2,306 a month. Income tax is nil: the annual salary of Rs 491,448 stays well below the Rs 600,000 threshold. House rent allowance is extra, on top of this, and varies by city. The full step-by-step working is in our BPS-11 salary guide.
Key Dates#
The KP Budget 2026-27, “Khushhal Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”, was presented on 19 June 2026, with an outlay of Rs 2.17 trillion. Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi presented it in the provincial assembly. The budget announced the 7% salary and pension increase, the merger of the 2022 and 2025 allowances, the 50% conveyance increase and the minimum wage of Rs 45,000, with no new taxes.
The new scales took effect on 1 July 2026, and the conveyance notification followed on 22 July 2026. The next annual increment falls due on 1 December 2026, and it will appear in the December salary slip.
Frequently Asked Questions#
Is the KP pay scale the same as the federal pay scale?
Yes, for basic pay. KP adopted the same BPS-2026 chart as the federal government, effective from 1 July 2026. The same 7% Ad-hoc Relief Allowance applies, and pensions also rose by 7%, matching the federal increase. The differences are small: conveyance for BPS-1 to 4 is Rs 2,677 in KP against Rs 2,678 federal, KP pays a House Requisition Allowance to secretariat staff, and KP’s minimum wage is Rs 45,000 against the federal Rs 40,700.
What is the pension increase for KP government employees in 2026?
7%, the same as the federal increase. The KP Budget 2026-27 proposed a 7% increase in salaries and pensions, and the notification carried it through. Punjab, by contrast, raised pensions by only 3.5%.
When does the annual increment fall due in KP?
On 1 December every year, after at least six months’ service at a stage. The 2026 increment falls due on 1 December 2026 and appears in the December salary slip. The increment amounts are the ones in the chart above: Rs 520 for BPS-1 up to Rs 10,470 for BPS-22.
What happened to the Ad-hoc Relief Allowances of 2022 and 2025?
They were merged into basic pay and ceased from 1 July 2026. ARA-2022 was 15% and ARA-2025 was 10%; both are now part of the new basic pay figures in the BPS-2026 chart. ARA-2023 and ARA-2024 were not merged: they stay frozen on the 2022 base.
Does the 7% Ad-hoc Relief Allowance apply to contract staff in KP?
Yes. The KP notification brought contract and contingent paid staff into the 7% Ad-hoc Relief Allowance 2026 as well, extending the benefit beyond permanent employees. The allowance is calculated on the running basic pay and is subject to income tax.
